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Geotechnical Engineer: Gloucester
Location
Gloucester
Salary
GBP35,000 - GBP45,000
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Gloucester office. The consultancy specializes in delivering geotechnical and structural engineering solutions for bridge schemes and new building developments, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit technical team where you'll play a key role in delivering geotechnical designs on high-profile projects while benefiting from ongoing professional development and clear career progression.
The Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be responsible for interpreting ground investigation data and producing practical geotechnical designs to support bridge structures and new building developments. You'll collaborate with structural engineers and other technical specialists to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Interpreting ground investigation data and preparing geotechnical design reports.
- Designing foundations for bridges and new building developments.
- Undertaking bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability assessments.
- Providing geotechnical input for retaining walls, earthworks, and temporary works where required.
- Producing foundation recommendations and construction advice.
- Liaising with structural engineers, clients, and contractors throughout project delivery.
- Reviewing site investigation information and identifying additional investigation requirements.
- Supporting project delivery to ensure programmes and budgets are achieved.
- Ensuring designs comply with Eurocodes, British Standards, and current industry guidance.
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Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a geotechnical design consultancy.
- Knowledge of foundation design and geotechnical analysis.
- Experience working on bridge or building projects would be advantageous.
- Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Private healthcare.
- Company pension scheme.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Support towards Chartership.
- Structured training and mentoring.
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging bridge and new-build projects across the UK.
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